A busy parking area for hikers heading to a popular Appalachian Trail overlook will close November 30th — and remain closed for about a full year. A lot of hikers must cross Route 311 to head off for McAfee Knob, and work is set to begin next month on a pedestrian bridge to take that…… Continue Reading
Developer Ed Walker – who along with partners plan to spend at least 50 million dollars over the next decade-plus to transform the 9th Street Southeast Industrial park into a mixed-use project on more than 100 acres – introduced the Richmond-based architectural firm today that will do the “master planning” for Riverdale. Chair Burt Pinnock…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. The post More “Swoon,” Elf the Musical on its way and local plays this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Its been proposed for several years now and the first step will involve stabilizing the former Holdren’s Country Store, but renovations of the historic Gish Mill property in Vinton appear to be back on track. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano The post Gish Mill redevelopment will moved forward after special Town Council meeting first…… Continue Reading
AARP is hosting a webinar about the financial impacts of caregiving for veterans today. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Click here to register for the webinar. The post Webinar tonight about impacts of caregiving for veterans first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The project has a mission of restoration to create a ripple effect across all of Roanoke. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports on the groundbreaking of Melrose Plaza that took place recently: 30 million dollars, collected from Roanoke City, grants and tax credits, including 8 million dollars from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys in donated…… Continue Reading
The Jefferson Center is hosting a Juno-winning, Grammy-Nominated singer/songwriter, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Rufus Wainwright preforming at Jefferson Center Nov 15. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Jefferson Center is hosting a Juno-winning, Grammy-Nominated singer/songwriter, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Rufus Wainwright performing at Jefferson Center Nov 15. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A former All-American swimmer and women’s rights advocate is set to speak at an area university. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Riley Gaines to speak at Radford University first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A new, fifth-level class in the English language for those who have another native tongue will get off the ground at Blue Ridge Literacy. Its fueled by a grant and could lead towards opportunities in education and employment as well. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: The post Blue Ridge Literacy grant will help…… Continue Reading